Lead Surgical Tech - Robotics

UHS•Aiken, SC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This position assists in providing quality care to robotic surgical patients. The Lead Surgical Tech is responsible for the general maintenance of equipment, room, and supplies under the direction of the Registered Nurse. They perform scrub duties and assist in the maintenance of instruments, equipment, and supplies, demonstrating Service Excellence at all times. This role also involves updating surgeon's preference cards, collaborating with the surgical team on robotic services, and overseeing surgical technician assignments, providing direction and guidance. The Lead Surgical Tech reviews the surgical schedule to ensure resources are available for procedures and seeks ways to eliminate errors, reduce turnaround times, and maintain workflow to improve customer service. They also identify and act on process improvement opportunities and perform and help oversee preceptorships.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Surgical Technologist
3-5 years of experience as an OR Tech is required
Ortho services preferred
CST certification is required and must maintain CEUs for certification
BLS & CPR certification
Works under the direct supervision of the RN

Nice To Haves

Ortho services preferred

Responsibilities

Actively participates in Universal Protocol and 'Time-Out', prior to skin incision
Adheres to principles of asepsis and displays understanding of aseptic technique
Counts on all surgical procedures in accordance with policy
Adheres to surgical dress code
Ensures compliance with sterilization processes
Demonstrates care and handling of instruments/equipment according to manufacturing recommendations and departmental policies
Updates surgeon's preference cards and collaborates with surgical team on robotic services
Performs surgical scrub in accordance with policy and recommended standards
Demonstrates knowledge of robotic procedures
Keeps abreast of assignments and checks against informed consent
Demonstrates knowledge of post-procedure process
Assembles, troubleshoots, and operates various equipment. Competently assemble various devices, selecting correct size for patient
Participates in correct patient identification, safely positions patient, displays general patient safety
Prepares for surgical intervention by selecting appropriate supplies and equipment. Opens room, organizes and sets up equipment for robotic cases
Ability to drape for procedures, initiate and perform sponge, needle, and instrument count, apply sterile dressing and maintain a sterile environment
Understands various sutures material and appropriate plane for use, based on site and surgeon
Assist surgeon with hemostasis
Working knowledge of infection control
Demonstrates competency in operating transport equipment (stretchers, beds, oxygen tanks, etc.)
Adheres to laser safety measures
Identifies, transfers and labels all solutions/medications on the surgical field, but does not administer medications
Maintains certification and/or education as mandated by South Carolina law
Completes all Hospital and department assigned education as assigned
Holds retractors as directed by Surgeon
Sponging or suctioning operative site
Collaborates with CSS (SPD) to maintain instruments and specialty trays for cases
Oversees surgical technician’s assignments and provides direction and guidance
Reviews the surgical schedule and to ensure resources are available for surgical procedures
Seeks ways to eliminate errors, reduce turnaround times, and maintain workflow to improve customer service
Identifies and acts on process improvement opportunities
Performs and helps oversees preceptorships